Klein elaborated on his plan.
However, after learning the entirety of Klein's plan, Lux felt a subtle sense of familiarity.
This kind of bizarre and unreliable plan, in the stories Klein told her about Setaka, seemed to have appeared many times?
As for the results… at least in the stories, every time it succeeded.
Moreover, upon careful thought, and considering the habits and characteristics of nobles, this plan actually seemed exceptionally reliable?
Lux rubbed her temples with a complicated expression, and could only let out a long sigh…
"Klein, tell me the truth, were you really not a despicable opportunistic politician in the past?" Lux, feeling like she had been tricked, was somewhat helpless. "Compared to your plan, even Dili, who loves to take chances, seems kind and pure!"
However, facing Lux's accusation, Klein looked completely justified.
"Is there a problem with my plan?" Klein snorted. "Why don't you tell me, which part is unreliable?"
"…They are all quite reliable."
"Then if the plan proceeds smoothly, won't the outcome be excellent?" Klein continued, "And the kind where everyone is happy?"
"It will be excellent, the opportunists will be punished, the innocent will be protected, and I will gain freedom—" Lux drew out her words, "But that's not the point?! This plan is full of lies!"
"These good results are enough!" Klein's tone was cheerful, not feeling there was any problem at all. "Great people don't bother with trifles, and… who said this must be a lie?"
"Not a lie?"
"Do as I say." Klein emphasized again, "Even your family will turn to support you."
"I'm still a little uneasy."
"That esteemed thinker also once said that to open a window, the best way is to propose removing the roof, so others will then settle for asking to open a window," Klein explained. "When things are heading towards removing the roof, everyone will feel that opening a window is actually quite good."
"That's well said, Klein." Lux clapped her hands expressionlessly. "But have you ever considered that it will mean I won't see my parents or my friends for a long time? My reputation will also be in ruins? And even some hidden conflicts will be blatantly exposed?"
"Regarding that—" Klein drew out his words, "Don't worry, they are still young, this is just a temporary separation, and separation is for a better reunion!"
"…"
"As for reputation, do you care about it?" Klein continued in that matter-of-fact tone. "That thing can only be your shackles, I only understood this after becoming a Darkin—by the way, Darkin is mostly a derogatory term."
"…"
"As for conflicts, whether they are exposed or not, they are always there. Giving the nobles a little sense of crisis is also helpful in alleviating the pressure on commoners! I didn't really intend to intensify conflicts, just to give the noble lords a reminder."
"…"
"How about this, I can tell you another little secret." Klein spoke mysteriously, "Light mages can be elementalized, you know—do you know how fast light is?"
"???"
"If you master the technique of Light Element elementalization, even if you are thousands of miles away, returning to Demacia will only take the blink of an eye!" Klein promised. "Follow my plan, and once you complete your cultivation, you will be able to return to Demacia, rescue your uncle from the Shadow Realm, and then set about saving this nation!"
"But I can also in Demacia—"
"Here, you will only sink deeper and deeper into the mire of the nobility." Klein shattered Lux's last delusion. "Even your aunt has to marry the Commander of the Mageseeker Army. Demacia's problems cannot be completely solved from within Demacia; you won't be able to act freely!"
"…Alright!" After a moment of silence, Lux finally gritted her teeth and nodded, "Then I'll do as you say!"
… … … … … … … …
The convinced Lux began preparing the plan.
First, the first person she wanted to see was Sona.
Klein also did not hide anything, directly revealing his plan to Sona in its entirety.
And Sona, upon learning of this plan, was as dumbfounded as Lux had been earlier—she also subconsciously expressed her opposition.
"This is impossible! The Illuminati cannot allow such a situation to occur." Sona was stunned by Klein's boldness. "The Silencers are the most mysterious group within the Illuminati, how could they be as bold as you claim?"
"They will!" Klein looked confident. "The background of the Illuminati is not as simple as you think!"
"But this is still a bit too dangerous." Sona insisted. "Leaving Demacia… this is truly too risky!"
"Maybe Lux will also go to Ionia!" Facing Sona's objection, Klein was also prepared. "Don't worry, with me here, Lux will definitely be fine—and, think about your simulation training, Runeterra is dangerous, but not so for her."
Sona blinked her eyes.
It seems… that's true?
"And you should also know that staying in Demacia as a noble, many things cannot be done." Klein continued his guidance. "What's more, you don't want Ino to die in The Forbidden Magic Prison, do you?"
"Then… alright!" Sona hugged Lux. "I will inform mother—you must also be careful!"
"Don't worry." Lux patted Sona's shoulder. "Although it will probably be some time before I can return to Demacia openly, if things go smoothly, sneaking back won't be a big problem!"
Thus, under Klein's silver tongue, Lux gained her first accomplice.
Even though Sona was very reluctant for Lux to leave, she ultimately chose to help.
The first step of preparation was complete!
After bidding farewell to Sona, Lux quickly got up and once again went to The Forbidden Magic Prison.
Unlike before, this time Lux did not smoothly enter The Forbidden Magic Prison.
Although the guards of the prison knew her, they no longer allowed her to enter.
"This is the Marshal's order." The Demon Searcher guard put on a helpless expression and whispered, "Please forgive us, Miss, we can't do anything about it."
"I see—" Lux sighed helplessly. "Alright, then do me a favor, send this travelogue to Ino and take out the one she has—that shouldn't be difficult, right?"
"Miss… we can't do that either." The Demon Searcher guard had clearly been instructed. "The Forbidden Magic Prison is isolated from the outside; we cannot transmit any messages."
"You won't let me in, and you won't even send a book?" Lux raised her voice. "This is just a travelogue! If you don't believe me, go and look through it yourself!"
Lux usually had a cheerful demeanor, but now her eyebrows were almost standing on end. The Demon Searcher guard immediately shut his mouth and obediently took the book.
Anyway… it was just a book.
Lady Tiana's attitude is very important.
Miss Luxanna is the same!
The Demon Searcher guard hurried in and hurried back. When he appeared before Lux again, the book in his hand had been replaced.
The book Lux brought was given to Ino, and the travelogue Lux had left for Ino yesterday was taken out.
"Is this it?" The Demon Searcher guard handed the travelogue to Lux, confirming, "This one… 'Green Tooth Peak Past Events'?"
"Exactly, that's it!" Lux smiled. "Thank you very much!"
After thanking him, she turned and left without the slightest hesitation.
And the Demon Searcher guard who witnessed this scene also breathed a sigh of relief—neither book had any traces of magic, nor any marks, so it seemed Miss Luxanna really just wanted to get that book back.
Good!
… … … … … … … …
Returning to Crownguard Manor, Lux returned the book to the study.
Tiana was also reading there today.
Upon seeing her aunt, Lux proactively expressed her apology to Tiana, and although her expression showed a hint of reluctance, she stated that she would "abide by the noble's decorum."
"Why do I always feel like Little Lux is up to something?" Tiana smiled. "Your aunt, I, once disguised myself as a man and ran off to join the army, so… if you're going to play tricks, it's best to be a bit more discreet!"
Even though Lux was certain that Tiana would never know Klein's grand plan, just hearing that sentence made her heart almost skip a beat.
Fortunately, through years of "acting training," at least on the surface, she showed no flaws. With a sigh, she merely put on a helpless expression and pouted at her aunt: "But you didn't need to use such drastic measures!"
Tiana laughed heartily at this, happily accepting Lux's "reformation." She stood up and gave Lux a warm hug: "My dear, it's so good that you think this way. We are Crownguard, born noble, so we must always be careful to maintain this glory."
"…"
"Our honor is inherited from our ancestors and will surely be passed on to our descendants," Tiana whispered. "Look on the bright side, at least you didn't experience a love that came to nothing, unlike me, right?"
Hearing Tiana say this, Lux's expression became slightly unnatural—fortunately, Tiana did not notice.
Tiana, having said this, smiled faintly, released Lux, and picked up the book on the table again.
She was very confident.
Confident that her clever niece could distinguish between what was important and what was not, and confident that she could fully control the situation.
Even if Lux really wanted to play some tricks, it would be meaningless.
A young girl who could be swayed by emotions and act impulsively was still too naive.
Lux wants to fool her?
In another three thousand years!